Alkesh Kr Sharma, IAS, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) during the launching of ICSAS in Bangalore.
Dimapur, August 22 (MExN): An interactive multilingual Cyber Security Educational Mobile App called ‘Initiative for Cyber Secure Aware Society’ (ICSAS) developed by NIELIT Kohima and supported by R&D Cyber Security division of MeitY, Government of India was launched by Alkesh Kr Sharma, IAS, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) during the G-20 Digital Economy Working Group Meet in Bangalore.
The launch event was graced by dignitaries, delegates from G-20 nations, Senior government officials, NIELIT Director General & Director, NIELIT Kohima.
In an update, Er L Lanuwabang, Director, NIELIT Kohima stated that ICSAS app is carefully designed to cater to the diverse linguistic landscape of our region. Presently, the app is available in multiple languages, 14 Naga languages, Hindi, English, Mizo, Nepali, and 7 international languages such as Spanish, French, German, Russian, Mandarin-Chinese, Basha-Indonesian, and Arabic. The plan is to gradually add more Indian and foreign languages, ensuring broader accessibility, he stated.
“This user-friendly app empowers citizens with comprehensive knowledge to protect themselves online and stay ahead of cyber threats,” he added.
The ICSAS app offers an array of features, including videos, dos and don'ts, gamification elements to engage users in an immersive learning experience, assessments, quizzes, a ‘Tip of the Day’ section, posters, an AI-based face detection attendance marking system, cybercrime reporting, and geolocation features that assist users in locating nearby police stations for lodging FIRs related to cyber incidents. This reinforces the significance of swift legal action in addressing cyber-related issues. Additionally, users can directly report cyber incidents through the app, ensuring timely responses and actions against cyber threats. This reporting mechanism provides a channel for individuals to contribute to the collective effort in combating cybercrime.
“The launch of the ICSAS app underscores the government's steadfast commitment to creating a cyber-secure society through education and awareness. As cyber threats continually evolve and impact individuals, organizations, and governments, increasing public awareness becomes of paramount importance in establishing a resilient digital ecosystem,” the Director also underscored.
By equipping citizens with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate the digital landscape safely, the ICSAS app empowers users to actively participate in mitigating cyber risks and contributing to a more secure online environment. In a time where technology pervades every facet of our lives, initiatives like ICSAS function not only as a protective shield against cyber threats but also as catalysts for responsible digital citizenship, he added. The app can be downloaded free of cost from Google play store.
